Community dinners: Every 3rd Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m. at The Stone Church/Immanuel Episcopal Church in Bellows Falls. All are Welcome. The dinners hosted by Greater Falls United Network – a collection of social service organizations and churches in the area committed. These dinners are continuing in the memory of Rev. Mary Haas, who hosted them for many years. For more information, contact Telos Whitfield (pronounced "Tee-loss") at 802-376-4977 or telosw@gmail.com.

Rock River Players: Will meet the second Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to select a spring show. All are welcome. Questions? Annie Landenberger @348-7156; verbatim@svcable.net

Spin class: Every first Monday of the month at Bodhifit, Brattleboro Food Co-op shareholders can take this spin class at no cost with Susie, the BFC Seafood Department manager, at 5:15 p.m. Free for Co-op Shareholders, $15 for Non-Shareholders. 22 High St, Brattleboro.

Technology help: Cal LaFountain, Brooks Memorial Library's Electronic Services Support Specialist, is available for brief, private consultations with half-hour appointments on Mondays, 3-5 p.m. He can help library patrons with basic tasks using computers and mobile devices, such as setting up and using an email account, creating a Facebook account, or downloading e-books or other digital media. The library has computers available, or participants may bring their own tablets, smart phones, or laptops to explore the capabilities of those devices. To book time with Cal, contact him directly at 802-254-5290 x104 or cal@brookslibraryvt.org.

Volunteers needed: The Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center in Newfane is in need of volunteers to walk with participants or lead horses in Equine Assisted Activities Program. Training included, horse experience welcome, but not necessary. Call 802-221-4409 or email sovtrc@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: United Way of Windham County recruits volunteers to bring HOPE to Windham County through volunteer service in health, prosperity, and education-related programs. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org and click on "Volunteer" to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities such as the Guardian ad Litem program with the Windham Superior Court. For more information, call 802-257-4011, x111 or email volunteer@unitedwaywindham.org.

Inclusion Center: 12:30-4 p.m., First Baptist Church, The Inclusion Center is a free, drop-in, activity center for and by all people with disabilities and interested community members. Activities include a writing group, discussion and support group, art, specific projects and more. Visit our website (inclusioncenter.webs.com) for details on each week's activities.

Seniors

RSVP Volunteer Center: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Windham County has a variety of volunteer positions available with area nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, and food shelves. Volunteers are needed to visit/call home-bound seniors, deliver meals, provide rides, mentor in schools, tax-return help, food support and blood drives. There is always a need and volunteering makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. RSVP is an active community of seniors (55+) helping seniors and the disabled stay healthy and enjoy living at home longer. For information, call 802-254-7515.

Lupus Support Group of Southeastern Vermont: No meeting at this time. Contact: Lupus Foundation, 802-244-5988.

Parents Together Support Group: 6-7:30 p.m., childcare included. For location and registration: Noreen Oles at 802-254-6686.

Vipassana Group Sitting: 5:30 p.m., Mondays, in Brattleboro. In the tradition of S. N. Goenka. Contact: jjjonas@sover.net or 802-869-3246.

Thrift shops

West Townshend Thrift Shop: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., second floor, above, West Townshend Post Office, Route 30. Sponsored by The West River Community Project. Community closet with large selection of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear; housewares, books, movies and toys.

Preschool Playgroup: 9:30-11 a.m., Saxtons River Elementary School, in the gym. Birth to age 5. For children and their parents or caregivers. Snacks, stories and seasonally-themed activities. Information: Tracy Binet-Perrin, 603-762-5069.

EES playgroup: Whitingham Free Public Library, Jacksonville, Tuesdays 10-11:3 a.m. Parents and children ages 0-5 are welcome to join us for crafts and play and with Naomi from Early Education Services. For more information please call 368-7506.

Windham County Activities for Youth: See the Youth Services' H.E.Y.! Help Empower Youth! guide to after school and other activities and programs at www.HelpEmpowerYouth.com.

Table Tennis: The Brattleboro Area Table Tennis Club will be meeting Tuesday nights on the third floor of the Gibson Aiken Center 6 and 8:30 p.m. through April 26. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. The club will have open games and will occasionally provide lessons. Kids welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. For more information, call Sandy Shriver at 802-257-7244, ext. 114 or email ashriver@pottestewartlaw.com. The cost per night is $2 for Brattleboro residents and $3 for non-residents or there is a new 10-session punch card available for $20 and $45.

Volunteers needed: The Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center in Newfane is in need of volunteers to walk with participants or lead horses in Equine Assisted Activities Program. Training included, horse experience welcome, but not necessary. Call 802-221-4409 or email sovtrc@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: United Way of Windham County recruits volunteers to bring HOPE to Windham County through volunteer service in health, prosperity, and education-related programs. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org and click on "Volunteer" to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities such as the Guardian ad Litem program with the Windham Superior Court. For more information, call 802-257-4011, x111 or email volunteer@unitedwaywindham.org.

Strength Training for Seniors: 9:30 a.m., Brattleboro Senior Center, 207 Main St., Brattleboro. Cost: $3 per class; $5 for two. Instructor: Cyndy Gray. Works on building strength on all major muscle groups followed by stretch and relaxation. Information: 802-257-7570.

RSVP Volunteer Center: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Windham County has a wide variety of volunteer positions available with area nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, and food shelves. Volunteers are needed to visit/call home-bound seniors, deliver meals, provide rides, mentor in schools, tax-return help, food support and blood drives. There is always a need and volunteering makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. RSVP is an active community of seniors (55+) helping seniors and the disabled stay healthy and enjoy living at home longer. For information, call 802-254-7515.

Mothers' Circle: A peer-led gathering for mothers with infants up to 12-months old, is held at the Winston Prouty Center for Child Development in Brattleboro on Tuesdays from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Mothers' Circle is confidential and led by a MotherWoman certified facilitator, and offers space to discuss the challenges of being a parent and the realities of motherhood. Free childcare for older siblings is provided, please call ahead if needed. There is no fee and light refreshments will be available. For any questions please call Amanda Pizzollo at 802-251-2102. Mothers' Circle is sponsored by the Winston Prouty Center for Child Development, It Takes a Village, the Brattleboro Retreat, and the Vermont Department of Health.

Nar-Anon Family Groups: 7-8:30 p.m., Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, 17 Belmont Ave., Meeting Room B, Brattleboro. Anyone suspecting a problem of drug abuse in their home with a loved one or friend may find this support to be very helpful. Meets every Tuesday. Information: Susan, 802-345-4145.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., second floor, above, West Townshend Post Office, Route 30. Sponsored by The West River Community Project. Community closet with large selection of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear; housewares, books, movies and toys.

Storytime: Conducted at the Dover Free Library in 8-10 week sessions on Wednesdays beginning at 10:30 am. Storytimes are free, open to the public, and feature a different theme and craft activity each week. For more information about children's programs at the Dover Free Library, visit the library, check the library website: www.doverfreelibrary1913.org or call the librarian – (802) 348-7488.

Windham County Activities for Youth: See the Youth Services' H.E.Y.! Help Empower Youth! guide to after school and other activities and programs at www.HelpEmpowerYouth.com.

AA Big Book Study: New group forming to study the history of AA and the Big Book with the incorporation of Scripture into the discussion. Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the conference room at Trinity Lutheran Church, 161 Western Ave., across from Holton Home in Brattleboro. For more information, call 802-254-4220.

The Artist in Each of Us: 10 a.m.-noon, Putney Cares Activities Barn, 54 Kimball Hill Road, Putney. Every Wednesday. For all interested seniors, regardless of experience. Variety of materials provided. By donation. Co-sponsored by Putney Cares and Westminster Cares. Information: 802-722-3607 or wecares2@sover.net; or 802-387-5593 or putneycares@svcable.net.

Trans Night: 6-8 p.m., at The Root Social Justice Center, 28 Williams St., Brattleboro. For trans and gender non-conforming folks of all ages. Facilitated conversation and gathering space. Every last Wednesday of the month. Coordinated by Green Mountain Crossroads. Contact HB Lozito hb@greenmountaincrossroads.org for information.

Senior Tai Chi: Steve Green, certified by the Arthritis Foundation in the instruction of Tai Chi for health and arthritis, is offering classes from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Brattleboro Senior Center, from now to June 1. Tai Chi is a powerful tool in healing and strengthening the body, mind and spirit. Flowing movements improve balance, increase flexibility and joint mobility and reduce stress. Drop-Ins welcome: $10 daily for residents and $12 for non-residents. For information or to register, call 802-258-4833 or e-mail srgreen2012@gmail.com.

Volunteers needed: The Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center in Newfane is in need of volunteers to walk with participants or lead horses in Equine Assisted Activities Program. Training included, horse experience welcome, but not necessary. Call 802-221-4409 or email sovtrc@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: United Way of Windham County recruits volunteers to bring HOPE to Windham County through volunteer service in health, prosperity, and education-related programs. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org and click on "Volunteer" to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities such as the Guardian ad Litem program with the Windham Superior Court. For more information, call 802-257-4011, x111 or email volunteer@unitedwaywindham.org.

Drum class: African Dance Vermont presents a West African drum class with instructor Raoul Ombang on Wednesdays, 6:15-7:15 p.m. at the Brattleboro Stone Church, 210 Main Street. The cost is $10 and all levels are welcome. Drums are available for those who need one. For more information on dance and drum classes visit www.africandancevt.com and check out African Dance VT on Facebook.

Seniors

RSVP Volunteer Center: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Windham County has a wide variety of volunteer positions available with area nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, and food shelves. Volunteers are needed to visit/call home-bound seniors, deliver meals, provide rides, mentor in schools, tax-return help, food support and blood drives. There is always a need and volunteering makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. RSVP is an active community of seniors (55+) helping seniors and the disabled stay healthy and enjoy living at home longer. For information, call 802-254-7515.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., second floor, above, West Townshend Post Office, Route 30. Sponsored by The West River Community Project. Community closet with large selection of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear; housewares, books, movies and toys.

Putney Meadows Food Distribution: 9-9:45 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, at Putney Meadows, white building across from Co-op and Fire Station. All welcome, no questions asked. Vermont Foodbank brings a truck of fresh produce and other non-perishable items. Everyone welcome. Bring own shopping bags. For anyone in the community.

No Putney Walk-in Clinic: There is no free clinic anymore. Area residents and visitors are urged to continue to call Putney Family Services at 802-387-2120 for information and assistance regarding access to health care services and access to health insurance coverage.

Miscellaneous

Genealogy: Join genealogy enthusiast Wayne Blanchard on a quest to discover your family roots every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Rockingham Free Public Library. Both beginners and seasoned genealogists are welcome. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, call 802-463-4270, email programming@rockinghamlibrary.org or go to www.rockinghamlibrary.org.

Toastmasters Club: Meets twice a month on Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Marlboro College Graduate Center, 28 Vernon St., 2nd floor, Brattleboro. BrattleMasters is for people who want to improve their public speaking and leadership skills. Guests welcome. Refreshments. Information: brattleboro.toastmastersclubs.org.

Volunteers needed: The Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center in Newfane is in need of volunteers to walk with participants or lead horses in Equine Assisted Activities Program. Training included, horse experience welcome, but not necessary. Call 802-221-4409 or email sovtrc@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: United Way of Windham County recruits volunteers to bring HOPE to Windham County through volunteer service in health, prosperity, and education-related programs. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org and click on "Volunteer" to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities such as the Guardian ad Litem program with the Windham Superior Court. For more information, call 802-257-4011, x111 or email volunteer@unitedwaywindham.org.

Zumba: The Brattleboro Recreation & Parks Department is offering Zumba Classes Thursday evenings through April 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Gibson Aiken Center. The cost of the program is $5 per class for residents and $7 per class for non-residents; also new this year is a 10-session punch card for $50 and $75. For more information, call 802-254-5808 or visit www.brattleboro.org.

Seniors

RSVP Volunteer Center: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Windham County has a variety of volunteer positions available with area nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, and food shelves. Volunteers are needed to visit/call home-bound seniors, deliver meals, provide rides, mentor in schools, tax-return help, food support and blood drives. There is always a need and volunteering makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. RSVP is an active community of seniors (55+) helping seniors and the disabled stay healthy and enjoy living at home longer. For information, call 802-254-7515.

Joining Our Youth: Youth Services is launching a support group for parents and caregivers of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Windham County region, in collaboration with Green Mountain Crossroads, a local LGBTQ nonprofit dedicated to connecting rural LGBTQ people. The meetings are held at Youth Services at 32 Walnut St. in Brattleboro. Free and open to the public, the group's mission is to build community while offering support and resources. For more information contact Rosie Nevins-Alderfer of Youth Services at (802) 257-0361 or email info@youthservicesinc.org

West Townshend Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., second floor, above, West Townshend Post Office, Route 30. Sponsored by The West River Community Project. Community closet with large selection of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear; housewares, books, movies and toys.

Community Playgroup: 10-11:30 a.m., at Whitingham Public Library. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Snack provided. Information: Early Education Services, 802-254-3742 ext. 111.

KidsPlayce Healthy Snack & Story Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Friday, 20 Elliot Street, with a volunteer from the Brattleboro Food Co-op. Free and open participation during the Co-op hour, but KidsPlayce fees apply if you want to stay and play.

Putney Playgroup: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Putney Public Library, 55 Main St., Putney. For parents or caregivers with children ages 0-2. Storytime, songs. Every Friday. Free. Offered by the Library in partnership with Putney Family Services. Information: 802-387-4407 or putpub@svcable.net.

Healing Walk: 4-6 p.m., Manitou. Meditative walk includes poems or other readings, and chances to share. Rain or shine. 300 Sunset Lake Road, go 1.4 miles up Sunset Lake Road from Williamsville Village, sign on right; or approximately 5 miles over the top on Sunset Lake Road from Rt. 9. Meet at the parking lot at 4 p.m. Information: Fred Taylor at rtaylor@antioch.edu, or 802-387-2681.

Inclusion Center: 12:30 - 4 p.m., St. Michael's Episcopal Church. The Inclusion Center is a free, drop-in, activity center for and by all people with disabilities and interested community members. Activities include creating music videos, presentations on a wide range of topics, games, art and silliness. Visit our website (inclusioncenter.webs.com) for details on each week's activities.

Volunteers needed: The Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center in Newfane is in need of volunteers to walk with participants or lead horses in Equine Assisted Activities Program. Training included, horse experience welcome, but not necessary. Call 802-221-4409 or email sovtrc@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: United Way of Windham County recruits volunteers to bring HOPE to Windham County through volunteer service in health, prosperity, and education-related programs. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org and click on "Volunteer" to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities such as the Guardian ad Litem program with the Windham Superior Court. For more information, call 802-257-4011, x111 or email volunteer@unitedwaywindham.org.

Museums

Brattleboro History Center: 2-4 p.m., Brattleboro Historical Society's new History Center, 196 Main St., Masonic Center. Play an Estey Field Organ made in Brattleboro. November 1895 Vt. Phoenix weeklies. Video/diorama of West River Railroad. Information on Crosby, Estey, and Moody families. Information: 802-258-4957 or histsoc@sover.net.

RSVP Volunteer Center: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Windham County has a variety of volunteer positions available with area nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, and food shelves. Volunteers are needed to visit/call home-bound seniors, deliver meals, provide rides, mentor in schools, tax-return help, food support and blood drives. There is always a need and volunteering makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. RSVP is an active community of seniors (55+) helping seniors and the disabled stay healthy and enjoy living at home longer. For information, call 802-254-7515.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., second floor, above, West Townshend Post Office, Route 30. Sponsored by The West River Community Project. Community closet with large selection of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear; housewares, books, movies and toys.

Craft and Story Time: Whitingham Free Public Library in Jacksonville, Saturdays at 11 a.m. Children of all ages are welcome to join Amanda, Youth Service Librarian, for crafts, stories, games and other activities. For more information please call 368-7506.

Windham County Activities for Youth: See the Youth Services' H.E.Y.! Help Empower Youth! guide to after school and other activities and programs at www.HelpEmpowerYouth.com.

Free fix it service: Reduce – re-use – recycle – REPAIR. We all have tools and skills to share. Bring something broken and we'll see. In any case, the work is FREE. (That part at least, I guarantee!). Bring something that needs fixing, stick around to talk or help. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon, maybe later, at 16 Washington Street, Brattleboro.

Volunteers needed: The Southern Vermont Therapeutic Riding Center in Newfane is in need of volunteers to walk with participants or lead horses in Equine Assisted Activities Program. Training included, horse experience welcome, but not necessary. Call 802-221-4409 or email sovtrc@gmail.com for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities: United Way of Windham County recruits volunteers to bring HOPE to Windham County through volunteer service in health, prosperity, and education-related programs. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org and click on "Volunteer" to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities such as the Guardian ad Litem program with the Windham Superior Court. For more information, call 802-257-4011, x111 or email volunteer@unitedwaywindham.org.

Gift shop: The Walpole Historical Society Museum and Gift Shop are open every Saturday noon to 4 p.m. This year's exhibits center on "Walpole Short Stories." The piano in the museum's main gallery is the one lent to Louisa May Alcott when her family summered here. The bicycle of Dr. William Tatem, a country doctor who made house calls any time day or night, is upstairs on display. Visitors will also see a photograph of Walpole's turn of the century fire department. Located on Main Street with parking up the hill behind the Museum.

Estey Organ Museum: Now open for the Summer-Fall season. Located at 108 Birge Street in Brattleboro, the museum celebrates the organs which were made over a period of 110 years. During that time, the company manufactured some 530,000 reed organs, 3200 pipe organs, as well as electronic organs. Estey reed organs were shipped all around the world, while the pipe organs were mostly delivered to places in the United States (though some did go overseas). The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4 p.m., May 14 through October 16. Other times can be arranged by appointment. Admission to the museum is by donation, and the building is handicapped accessible.

Seniors

RSVP Volunteer Center: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Windham County has a variety of volunteer positions available with area nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, and food shelves. Volunteers are needed to visit/call home-bound seniors, deliver meals, provide rides, mentor in schools, tax-return help, food support and blood drives. There is always a need and volunteering makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. RSVP is an active community of seniors (55+) helping seniors and the disabled stay healthy and enjoy living at home longer. For information, call 802-254-7515.

Support Groups

Debtors Anonymous: For people that suffer from compulsive spending, chronic under earning. constant credit card debt, IRS problems, terminal vagueness about money and other financial issues. Debt coaches available. Meets every Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Turning Point at 39 Elm in Brattleboro. Coffee is free.

West Townshend Thrift Shop: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Sat., second floor, above, West Townshend Post Office, Route 30. Sponsored by The West River Community Project. Community closet with large selection of men's, women's and children's clothing, footwear; housewares, books, movies and toys.

Sunday

Food & Shelter

Free meal: The West Brattleboro Baptist Church continues to provide a free community meal on the last Sunday of each month, from noon to 2 p.m. This is open to the public and all are welcome to attend at 979 Western Avenue, West Brattleboro.

Quilting Classes: First Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Norton House, A Quilters Paradise, in Wilmington. There will be classes and clubs for beginners, as well as more experienced quilters. The Norton House has been an established quilt shop for over 40 years featuring a large selection of 100 percent quilting fabrics, sewing machines, and a complete sewing machine repair shop. For more information email info@nortonhousequilting.com or call 802-464-7213.

Volunteer Opportunities: United Way of Windham County recruits volunteers to bring HOPE to Windham County through volunteer service in health, prosperity, and education-related programs. Visit www.unitedwaywindham.org and click on "Volunteer" to learn about meaningful volunteer opportunities such as the Guardian ad Litem program with the Windham Superior Court. For more information, call 802-257-4011, x111 or email volunteer@unitedwaywindham.org.

Museums

Estey Organ Museum: Now open for the Summer-Fall season. Located at 108 Birge Street in Brattleboro, the museum celebrates the organs which were made over a period of 110 years. During that time, the company manufactured some 530,000 reed organs, 3200 pipe organs, as well as electronic organs. Estey reed organs were shipped all around the world, while the pipe organs were mostly delivered to places in the United States (though some did go overseas). The museum is open Saturdays and Sundays, 2-4 p.m., May 14 through October 16. Other times can be arranged by appointment. Admission to the museum is by donation, and the building is handicapped accessible.

Seniors

RSVP Volunteer Center: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Windham County has a variety of volunteer positions available with area nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, and food shelves. Volunteers are needed to visit/call home-bound seniors, deliver meals, provide rides, mentor in schools, tax-return help, food support and blood drives. There is always a need and volunteering makes a huge difference in peoples' lives. RSVP is an active community of seniors (55+) helping seniors and the disabled stay healthy and enjoy living at home longer. For information, call 802-254-7515.

Humans Annonymous: 1-2:30 p.m. at Turning Point, 39 Elm St. in Brattleboro. An open meeting for people to share their struggles, triumphs, confusion and hopes, with the goal of supporting each other to navigate their shared human condition. Not a 12-step program. For more information email bratthive@gmail.com or call 802-43-BUZZ-3 or visit hivemutualsupport.net

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